Following a heartbreaking loss last week, Roma will be looking to secure their first Champions League victory since 2019 when they host Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday. The Italian team let a potential win against Real Madrid slip away, while Slovan faced another setback in the league phase, suffering a 3-0 defeat on matchday two. Roma appeared poised for a remarkable upset against the most successful club in European history but faltered dramatically, conceding three goals in the last eight minutes of the match last Wednesday. After taking a 3-1 lead with two goals from Donyell Malen in the second half, Roma fell victim to two former players, as Antonio Rudiger netted the late winner for Madrid under the watchful eye of ex-coach Jose Mourinho. This defeat marked Roma's sixth loss in seven meetings with Real Madrid on home turf, leaving Gian Piero Gasperini's squad with just a single point from their Champions League matches so far. The Giallorossi had previously squandered a lead against Fenerbahce last month, ending in a 1-1 draw, which adds pressure as they seek to end their seven-year drought for a Champions League win this week. Having been European Cup runners-up in 1984, Roma secured their spot in this season's competition by finishing third in Serie A last term, marking a successful debut year for Gasperini. This season, his team remains unbeaten in Italy's top division, with four wins and draws against title contenders Inter Milan and Como, followed by a victory over struggling Genoa on Saturday night, highlighted by Santiago Castro's impressive goal and Emanuele Lulli's first Serie A strike.